
New year, new ways to volunteer
Take a big deep breath out. 2020 has turned its final page and a new year is upon us.
ReadYour guide to finding the right volunteer opportunity.
Take a big deep breath out. 2020 has turned its final page and a new year is upon us.
ReadSee how George made a difference to Kiwi's who are blind by training a gorgeous guide dog
WatchKeen to make a positive impact through volunteer work, but no idea where to start? Here’s how to find (and land) a gig that helps you give back; in a role you’ll find rewarding.
ReadIn this new world of COVID-19, volunteers are needed more than ever. You may be one of the many people inspired by recent events to turn your communal acts of kindness into formal volunteering with an organisation. But if you’re considering volunteering, you may be feeling uncertain about the health and safety of yourself and others.
ReadIt’s an idea that percolates in the back of your mind: one day, somehow, you would like to join a board of directors. You’re not quite sure how to get there, but you feel that you could use your skills to positively contribute to an organisation as a board member.
ReadThis year, many of us have been spending a lot more time at home than we’re used to.
ReadWith lots of opportunities on SEEK Volunteer, knowing how to find your ideal opportunity is important. To make it easier for you, we have put some handy tools together to help you unlock the full potential of your searches and to help ensure you never miss a volunteer opportunity.
ReadWe are grateful to the organisations and volunteers who are supporting our communities during these times.
ReadWhilst we may not all be able to write songs like David Bowie or paint like Picasso, at some level, we are all creative. It might be as simple as a knack for capturing the perfect photograph, a flair for flowers, your prowess in the kitchen or perhaps you just have an innate ability to look at things in new and unorthodox ways.
ReadRecently, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced New Zealand’s wellbeing budget, a world-first approach indexing the country’s prosperity to improved wellbeing and not just financial prosperity.
ReadTo make it easier for you, we've introduced some handy tools to help unlock the full potential of your search and ensure you never miss a volunteer opportunity.
ReadThe comfort zone - that wonderful place where your tracksuit pants and stained but much-loved Princess Diana commemorative coffee mug are free to roam.
ReadYou volunteer because you love it. But guess what? You’re also building up career brownie points every time you give your time to a good cause.
ReadLife started out nicely enough when I was a puppy. I was a Christmas present - a cute, white fluffy thing with floppy ears and lots of energy. My days were full of cuddles, food, sleep and more cuddles. Life was good!
ReadMany of us are already volunteers without really considering ourselves as such. Our passions can lead us to become involved in volunteer activities which are close to our heart and strengthen our communities.
ReadRainforest destruction, drought ravaged farms and fish kills can leave us all feeling overwhelmed and despair at the state of planet Earth.
ReadWorried or unsure about what you have to offer as a volunteer? The good news is that most community organisations are looking for skills that you already have.
ReadMy name is Penny. I have just recently become a mum of a beautiful little girl. I have worked in the disability area, mental health, aged care and also my last 3 years have been working away on the mines.
ReadJinny volunteered with St John and loved it so much she made it her career
WatchYou can't put a price on the feeling of what you get out of volunteering. Watch Ruth's story of volunteering with Girl Guides
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